Wheat allergy and listed ingredients

Some cornflakes brands contain wheat, but it should be on the ingredients list.

There are other ingredients which might cause reactions. Corn syrup, molasses, corn starch ...

I can't eat Chex cereals because of molasses (contains sulfites). I can't eat any cereals with dried fruit, except cranberries.

Most cereals seem to be loaded with allergens.

I try to stay away from the process foods as much as possible. If I were to eat corn flakes I would go organic. The normal brands of corn flakes are made with GMO corn which is made by Monsanto. Monsanto puts poison in their food so the bugs will leave it alone. The bugs will not eat the corn with poison in it and you shouldn't eat it. I eat the food created by God not by Monsanto. Try a diet of fruits and vegetables and it could help with your allergies. Eating the chemicals in process foods is not good for the body.

The Jordan's breakfast is oat based, as is Oatiflakes. These are the two I was having when the trouble started. I have no reactions to cornflakes or to nuts. My allergies have not really changed in over 20 years, which is why I suspect cross contamination being the trigger. Jordan's also make fruesli bars which I've eaten recently too. They don't list wheat as an ingredient, just as a "may contain".

Organic can be cross contaminated with other grains as well - growing organic oats won't guarantee no wheat at all grew in the same field!

Thanks for looking things up Alcie - tell me more about corn starch, could that have wheat in too??

Also, no, there's no flour of any sort listed I think. I'll check the labels again tomorrow!

MMM

You are well educated in the allergy business!

For the benefit of others reading: Oats, unless listed as gluten-free, can be cross pollinated with wheat. Barley and rye often bother people with wheat allergy too.

I have an acquired wheat intolerance, but fortunately have no problem with barley or any oats. A lot of older people develop wheat intolerance or allergy, or even celiac, according to my doctor who sees a lot of oldsters. I'm itching a little today from eating a sandwich with bread yesterday.

You might try rice cereals, but read the ingredients carefully. I'm pretty much limited to Rice Krispies because most rice cereals also have nasty additives. Beware of cheap "off" brands.

You don't have to have cereal for breakfast. A little protein will fill you up better. You could add a little protein along with a small bowl of cereal.

Do you tolerate eggs? Sausage? Peanut butter?

I feel much better if I avoid carbs in the morning. A nice over-medium-hard egg on top of some cooked spinach, onions, peppers and maybe a bit of fried potatoes is much better for energy and lasts longer.